Barrel organ (1970.279a) housed in dark brown wooden case. The organ pipes are visible through two arched windows, the connection for the hand crank is visible on the same surface. The lid of the case has become detached, with no screws in the two hinges to connect with the body of the case . The hand crank (1970.279b) comprised of a metal body with a wooden handle it is separate and not attached to the Barrel organ.
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